250.114 Cord-and-plug equipment
What changed in 250.114
In nonresidential occupancies, cord-and-plug ice makers were added to the list of appliances whose metal parts need an EGC connection.
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- Ice makers were added to the nonresidential list in 250.114, next to refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners.
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2020 NEC®No change
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In nonresidential occupancies, cord-and-plug ice makers were added to the list of appliances whose metal parts need an EGC connection.
2026 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2023 to 2026.
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